Dairy Dryer Operator: Drive Quality & Improvement

Lactalis Heritage Dairy Inc; Porterville (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Lactalis Heritage Dairy in Tulare, CA, seeks a Dryer Operator to run the Whey Dryer safely and efficiently, following GMPs and site procedures. Reporting to Whey Supervisor, you will perform mechanical adjustments, sanitation, and daily process logging while coordinating with maintenance and quality teams.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to troubleshoot, and willingness to cross-train; you will support packaging, monitor process data, and participate in continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Must work in a safe, sanitary and productive manner in accordance to LHD GMPs.
• Documented job performance work record and attendance record to be reviewed.
• Good business participation (i.e. Level 1, safety, process improvement).
• Performed similar positions in the past.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Whey Dryer following safety and quality procedures.
• Make mechanical adjustments to line equipment.
• Perform PM/TPM and troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain Daily Process Log and in-process testing.
• Sanitation: daily sanitation, pre/post inspections, period sanitation, filter changes.
• Use control view, Matrix and MES to run the process; use OEE program.
• Use Excel for production sheets and reports.
• Monitor charts for accuracy; collect product samples for micro/analytical tests.
• Relieve packaging for breaks and vacancies; perform metal detector checks and weight checks.
• Operate forklifts, floor scrubbers, and other lifting equipment as needed.
• Provide coverage for meetings and cross-training; participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with equipment troubleshooting and maintenance support.

Skills

Mechanical adjustments

PM/TPM

Sanitation

Process logs

In-process testing

Control charts

Data capture

Cross-training

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Equipment troubleshooting

Communication

Packaging relief

Tools

Matrix MES

Control View

OEE program

Excel

Forklifts

Floor scrubbers

Job description

Lactalis Heritage Dairy in Tulare, CA, seeks a Dryer Operator to run the Whey Dryer safely and efficiently, following GMPs and site procedures. Reporting to Whey Supervisor, you will perform mechanical adjustments, sanitation, and daily process logging while coordinating with maintenance and quality teams.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to troubleshoot, and willingness to cross-train; you will support packaging, monitor process data, and participate in continuous improvement